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The Maze Expository Essay 
"Thank You, M'am" Comparison/Contrast Essay
Students will explain the changes in Rick Walker's outlook on life as he survives his adventure in The Maze and helps Lon Peregrino save the condors.
Rubric Code: H366A7
By klarison
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Expository Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Purpose and Supporting Details

Poor

The paper explains Rick's outlook on life before the adventure or after, but it does not discuss both with any real, supportive detail. It does not suggest how Rick's change will affect his future life.
Fair

The paper explains both Rick's outlook on life before and after his adventure with some supporting details. It suggests to a minor degree how Rick's change will affect his future life.
Good

The paper explains both Rick's outlook on life before and after his adventure. The essay does a good job of supporting itself clearly. It effectively suggests how Rick's change will affect his future life.
Excellent

The paper explains both Rick's outlook on life before and after his adventure with excellent supporting details. The essay also does an commendable job of suggesting how Rick's change will affect his future life.
Organization and Structure

Poor

There is only one paragraph.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Fair

There are two paragraphs.
Some information is in the wrong section. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Good

There are three paragraphs.
The essay does not use a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Excellent

The essay has three paragraphs. It follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Effective Transitions

Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Fair

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy
Good

The paper moves from one idea to the next, but there is little variety. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
Excellent

The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. The paper uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

Poor

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Good

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Excellent

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Format

Poor

The final draft is done in pencil. The margins are non-existent, and/or it has been crumpled or folded.
Fair

Writer has used a colored ink other than blue or black, or has not typed it as directed.
Good

Writer has either handwritten the essay in blue or black ink or typed it. However, minor errors are present, such as spacing errors or margin errors.
Excellent

Writer has either handwritten the essay in blue or black ink (single spacing) or typed it (double spacing). Margins are a followed, and the overall appearance is exemplory.




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